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The 2017 West End revival of 42ND STREET at London’s historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane was one of the most ambitious stagings of the Tony Award-winning musical ever mounted, featuring a cast of more than 50 tap-dancing performers in a dazzling recreation of 1930s Broadway. Filmed live over multiple performances in November 2018 with eight 4K cameras, the production was directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon in collaboration with stage director Mark Bramble (co-author of the book). It premiered in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 10 November 2019 (with over 550 venues participating), later reaching US theatres via Fathom Events. The result is a vibrant, high-definition capture of the show’s iconic tap sequences, glittering costumes, and feel-good backstage story that preserved every chorus kick and show-stopping number for audiences who missed the live run, which closed in January 2019.
This cinema version transforms the already spectacular Drury Lane production into an accessible blockbuster event, letting viewers experience the full scale of the largest-ever staging of the musical from the best seats in the house while adding cinematic intimacy through close-ups on the precision footwork and emotional performances. The timeless score by Harry Warren and Al Dubin shines brighter on the big screen, with classics like “42nd Street,” “We’re in the Money,” and “Lullaby of Broadway” delivered by a powerhouse ensemble that celebrates the pure joy of musical theatre. It remains a glowing testament to the “show must go on” spirit, now forever preserved as a glittering time capsule of West End magic.
“Drury Lane’s 42nd Street is the most spectacular show in town!” — The Guardian
“Utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz” — The Times
“A glorious… aching beautiful revival of an American classic” (★★★★★) — The Telegraph
Run time: 155 minutes including one 10 minute intermission
CREDITS
Directed for the Screen by Ross MacGibbon
Stage Directed by Mark Bramble
Choreographed by Randy Skinner
(Original Direction & Dances by Gower Champion)
Music and Lyrics by Harry Warren & Al Dubin
Book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble
Produced by Michael Grade & Michael Linnit (GradeLinnit Productions)
for BroadwayHD
Executive Producers Bonnie Comley & Stewart F. Lane
Produced by Austin Shaw
Musical Director Jae Alexander
Scenic Design Douglas W. Schmidt
Costume Design Roger Kirk
Lighting Design Peter Mumford
Sound Design Gareth Owen
Principal Cast:
Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock
Clare Halse as Peggy Sawyer
Tom Lister as Julian Marsh
Philip Bertioli as Billy Lawlor
Jasna Ivir as Maggie Jones
Christopher Howell as Bert Barry
Matthew Goodgame as Pat Denning
Graeme Henderson as Andy Lee
Bruce Montague as Abner Dillon
(with a full ensemble of over 50 performers)